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Every summer we host our Summer Youth
Program for kids between the ages of 7-13. The
summer program includes Arabic language lessons,
trips to the park and local library, art projects,
community service projects and Debke lessons
(traditional Arabic dancing). The overarching goal of the
program is to allow community youth to experience the
educational and cultural opportunities that surround them
in their own neighborhoods, and also have some fun in the
process.
The Summer Youth Program runs from July 8th -
August 15 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
from 11:00 - 3:00. The cost is $60 per child and $40 for
each additional child in the same family. The cost
includes weekly trips to museums, aquariums and
other educational excursions throughout Brooklyn.
Registration is now open. Please contact Sayaf at (718)
745-3523 or stop by the Association to register your
child(ren).
Program for kids between the ages of 7-13. The
summer program includes Arabic language lessons,
trips to the park and local library, art projects,
community service projects and Debke lessons
(traditional Arabic dancing). The overarching goal of the
program is to allow community youth to experience the
educational and cultural opportunities that surround them
in their own neighborhoods, and also have some fun in the
process.
The Summer Youth Program runs from July 8th -
August 15 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
from 11:00 - 3:00. The cost is $60 per child and $40 for
each additional child in the same family. The cost
includes weekly trips to museums, aquariums and
other educational excursions throughout Brooklyn.
Registration is now open. Please contact Sayaf at (718)
745-3523 or stop by the Association to register your
child(ren).
All programs are free unless otherwise specified.
Click on the following links to read more about
our programs!
Click on the following links to read more about
our programs!
| Weekly Calendar: Monday Citizenship Class 9:30-11:00 Intermediate Women's ESL Class 11:30-1:00 Computer Class 1:00-2:00 Tutoring 3:30 - 5:30 Tuesday Citizenship Class 9:30 - 11:00 Beginner Women's ESL Class 11:30-1:00 Wednesday Citizenship Class 9:30-11:00 Intermediate Women's ESL Class 11:30-1:00 Computer Class 1:00-2:00 Tutoring 3:30-5:30 Men's ESL Class 6:30-7:30 Thursday Beginner Women's ESL Class 11:30-1:00 Tutoring 3:30-5:30 Friday Boy's Basketball 3:30-5:30 Princess Club 3:30-5:30 Saturday Girl Talk Jr. 12:00-2:00 Girl Talk 2:00-5:00 |
After-School Tutoring is available for kids grades
K-8. Tutoring is available to any student, but the vast
majority are either themselves English language
learners or children of English language learners and
therefore cannot receive homework help at home. As
part of the tutoring program, we have weekly art
projects led by Julia Kristellar, from PSI, for students
who have finished their homework early. The program
provides a safe, creative and fun environment where
students may develop socially, intellectually and
emotionally.
Contact Sayaf for more information.
K-8. Tutoring is available to any student, but the vast
majority are either themselves English language
learners or children of English language learners and
therefore cannot receive homework help at home. As
part of the tutoring program, we have weekly art
projects led by Julia Kristellar, from PSI, for students
who have finished their homework early. The program
provides a safe, creative and fun environment where
students may develop socially, intellectually and
emotionally.
Contact Sayaf for more information.
A Boys Basketball Team has recently been
organized for boys ages 9-12 and 13-15. They will
play against other community teams through out
Brooklyn. We’re building bridges through basketball.
The team provides the boys with a productive activity
outside of academics that promotes teamwork and leadership
skills and fosters a sense of belonging to a support network.
Contact Sayaf for more information.
organized for boys ages 9-12 and 13-15. They will
play against other community teams through out
Brooklyn. We’re building bridges through basketball.
The team provides the boys with a productive activity
outside of academics that promotes teamwork and leadership
skills and fosters a sense of belonging to a support network.
Contact Sayaf for more information.
The Princess Club (girls 5-9) meets once a week to
watch age appropriate movies that focus on gender,
cultural and self-esteem issues. Every few meetings,
the girls discuss the movies and participate in
activities that focus on issues raised in the films. This
program aims to provide young girls with a fun activity in
which they can also begin building a strong sense of
self-esteem.
Contact Hanan or Raja for more information.
watch age appropriate movies that focus on gender,
cultural and self-esteem issues. Every few meetings,
the girls discuss the movies and participate in
activities that focus on issues raised in the films. This
program aims to provide young girls with a fun activity in
which they can also begin building a strong sense of
self-esteem.
Contact Hanan or Raja for more information.
Girl Talk (14-18) and Girl Talk Jr. (10-13) meet
once a week for activities decided upon by the group
participants. These include health and hygiene
workshops, college/career preparedness workshops,
as well as support group sessions. The program aims to
provide a supportive and safe space for the girls to learn
teamwork, leadership, and personal development skills that
will enable them to succeed in their academic and personal
lives, as well as encourage a positive self-identity.
Contact Hanan or Raja for more information.
once a week for activities decided upon by the group
participants. These include health and hygiene
workshops, college/career preparedness workshops,
as well as support group sessions. The program aims to
provide a supportive and safe space for the girls to learn
teamwork, leadership, and personal development skills that
will enable them to succeed in their academic and personal
lives, as well as encourage a positive self-identity.
Contact Hanan or Raja for more information.
| It is the goal of these programs to equip participants with skill sets that will help them gain more stable employment and/or more confidently navigate within American society in order to feel a greater sense of belonging instead of relying on their children to serve as translators and guides. |
ESL Classes are divided into women's and men's
classes in order to provide a culturally sensitive place
in which participants feel comfortable to learn. The
classes focus on conversation and aim to help
participants build their ability to use everyday English.
Contact Matthew for more information.
classes in order to provide a culturally sensitive place
in which participants feel comfortable to learn. The
classes focus on conversation and aim to help
participants build their ability to use everyday English.
Contact Matthew for more information.
Citizenship Classes are currently only offered for
women, although men can receive tutoring if
requested. The classes not only help the women study
for the citizenship exam, but also serves as a support
group.
Contact Matthew for more information.
women, although men can receive tutoring if
requested. The classes not only help the women study
for the citizenship exam, but also serves as a support
group.
Contact Matthew for more information.
Computer classes are now offered in which
participants learn basic typing skills, as well as the
basics of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point,
E-mailing and navigating the Web.
Contact Matthew for more information.
participants learn basic typing skills, as well as the
basics of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point,
E-mailing and navigating the Web.
Contact Matthew for more information.
As part of the New York Immigration Coalition's Truth
About Immigrants Campaign, AAANY, in partnership
with Brooklyn For Peace, will be presenting the
Salaam Series workshops at local schools in the
coming months geared towards dispelling myths
about immigrants and immigration.
Contact Sayaf or Raja for more information.
About Immigrants Campaign, AAANY, in partnership
with Brooklyn For Peace, will be presenting the
Salaam Series workshops at local schools in the
coming months geared towards dispelling myths
about immigrants and immigration.
Contact Sayaf or Raja for more information.
The Get to Know Arab Culture Presentations are
designed for both students and educators. The cost
is $100 for a 2 hour series. The cost may be reduced
or waived depending on ability to pay.
Contact Heidi for more information.
designed for both students and educators. The cost
is $100 for a 2 hour series. The cost may be reduced
or waived depending on ability to pay.
Contact Heidi for more information.
| Our Impact At the end of each semester, we ask teachers to fill out an evaluation form for students who participated in our after-school tutoring program. One of the returned evaluations was for a new immigrant girl from Kuwait who had been having trouble reading, as her English was very poor. Her teacher marked "Much Better" (the highest option) for every single category. |
| Meet a Client Five years ago Zahira had to leave her two eldest daughters behind when she and the rest of her family moved to the United States. She was unable to speak English and had little hope that she would she her daughters again soon, or ever have them live nearby. After five years, Zahira became eligible to apply for citizenship, but failed the exam because of her lack of English. She began attending our ESL and Citizenship classes. Within two months she improved greatly and was able to pass her exam the second time. As a citizen, she now has the hope of being able to petition to bring her daughters over and once again have her family together. |
| 2007 Youth Program Statistics Total participation: 45 youth Summer Youth Program: 16 youth Avg. Daily Number of Tutees: 8 students |
| 2007 Adult Program Statistics Total participation: 110 adults Avg. ESL class size: 9 Avg. Citizenship class size: 8 |